What hops in Storm King?

[Jeeperforlife]

Im planning to do a imperial stout in the (hopefully) near future. Im a big fan of Storm King and i was just wondering if anyone knows what kind of hops they use? On the website all it says is "pacific northwest hops"
Thanks

 

[Oldsock]

Sad to say that all I can find is "Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront." It tastes like columbus and centennials to me, but who knows.

 

[BarleyWater]

Well, it probably uses some fairly high alpha varieties from the Pacific Northwest, so CTZ or any of the "C" hops would probably be a good way to go. There isn't mush hoppiness in Storm King, from what I recall it's a massive malt bomb, so any clean high alpha bittering hop will probably work just fine. As for late hop additions, if you want to do one it probably won't make a huge difference, but Pacific Northwest again suggest something like Cascade.

 

[Oldsock]

Well, it probably uses some fairly high alpha varieties from the Pacific Northwest, so CTZ or any of the "C" hops would probably be a good way to go. There isn't mush hoppiness in Storm King, from what I recall it's a massive malt bomb, so any clean high alpha bittering hop will probably work just fine. As for late hop additions, if you want to do one it probably won't make a huge difference, but Pacific Northwest again suggest something like Cascade.

Sounds like you haven't had it fresh, at that point it tastes almost like a black double IPA to me.

 

[BarleyWater]

Sounds like you haven't had it fresh, at that point it tastes almost like a black double IPA to me.

Well. it does have to get here from PA first, and then no telling how long on the shelf till I picked it up. Good beer, just don't remember a lot of hops.

 

[Scimmia]

Hoppiest Imperial Stout I've ever had by a long shot. I agree with loading up with the "C" hops, that seem to be where most of it comes from IMO. I would probably even dry hop if you're planning on drinking it fresh.

 

[Jeeperforlife]

Ok guys thanks. I was thinking columbus for the bittering also. Just wasnt sure about the late addition. Guess a little cascade would be worth a shot. The worst that could happen is i make a good imperial stout that doesnt taste quite like storm king